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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.56, 21,517.52 and 9,307.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.56, 21,517.52 and 9,307.52 is: 12,842.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.56 : 21,517.52 = 9,307.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.56/21,517.52 = 9,307.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.56x = 21,517.52 × 9,307.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.56x = 200,274,747.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,274,747.75/15,594.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,842.60

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